Library Building & Security Aide

Full Job Description

PLEASE NOTE: Applications will only be accepted Thursday, April 9th, through Thursday, April 16, 2026.

THE POSITION
The Department of Library and Information Services is looking for a Library Building and Security Aid who will be performing duties from monitoring the library and grounds to ensure security, safety, maintenance, and enforce orderly conduct of people.

The current vacancy is in our Support Services Division in the Department of Libraries and Information Services.

IDEAL CANDIDATE
The ideal candidate for the Library Building and Security Aide must be flexible, reliable, demonstrate good problem solving skills, excellent verbal communication, and boundless energy, as well as a strong work ethic.

Requirements

The major responsibilities of this position are listed below. For more detailed information, please review the job description.

Provides general assistance to Library staff in matters relating to building security, safety, and maintenance; Conducts foot patrol of Library building, grounds, and parking lot; Observes and assists people as appropriate; Issues verbal warnings and enforces Library rules and regulations regarding inappropriate behavior, such as creation of disturbance, loitering, harassment of staff or patrons, drinking, or drunkenness, smoking and eating in the building, panhandling, etc.; Escorts disruptive individuals from building; Enforces parking lot rules and regulations; Reports illegal or unusually suspicious behavior to the Police Department; Prepares and submits written logs and incident reports; Inspects the building and grounds for hazardous, unsafe, or unsightly conditions, and takes corrective actions; Coordinates/performs building maintenance and housekeeping activities; Sets up facilities for public meetings and provides liaison with organizations using facilities, and enforces rules for their use; and Assists in clearing the building of patrons and sets security system at closing time; may be expected to coordinate emergency procedures; and performs related duties as assigned.

Qualifications COMPETENCIES The following list represents the core competencies needed for success in this position.Professional Integrity & Ethics - Displaying honesty, adherence to principles, and personal accountability.

Communication - Engaging effectively in dialogue

Learning & Self-Development - The pursuit of activities that expand one's skills and knowledge, in order to enhance one's day-to-day performance, push one's team or organization in a positive direction, and achieve readiness for future roles and responsibilities.

Emotional Intelligence - Our awareness of the inner states of both ourselves and others, our understanding of how emotions are impacted by outside factors, and our ability to manage emotional states and create a healthy and productive working environment.

Analytical & Quantitative Reasoning - The ability to detect patterns in information and to break down problems into logical sections or steps in order to solve them more effectively.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Two years of experience in work requiring contact with the public.
• Directly related experience in the security field is preferred.
• Possession of a guard card is a plus.

SELECTION PROCESS
The selection process may consist of any combination of training and experience evaluation, written/performance exam, an oral-panel interview, and or a department-level interview. To help ensure the best fit for both you and our team, all candidates will complete a brief soft-skills assessment during the selection process. This assessment provides insight into your core interpersonal skills, behavioral traits, and preferred work environment—helping us support your success in the role.

Probationary work period is six months.

VACANCY INFORMATION
There is currently one vacancy in the Support Services Division in the Department of Libraries and Information Services.
The resulting eligibility list from this recruitment may be used to fill this vacancy and similar vacancies in the future.

Additional Information

A Library Building and Security Aide may be required to work evenings and weekends and may be assigned to any library facility as needed.

Some assignments may require a valid California Class C driver's license and ability to comply with the City's Motor Vehicle Safety Policy during the course of employment.

Proof of satisfactory completion of Penal Code 832 training must be obtained within 6 months of the effective date of appointment.